Work Experience Officer
£23,557 Per Annum, £19,140 Actual Salary, Pro Rata for 39 Weeks Per Year
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm, Friday 8.30-4.30pm, 1 Hour Lunch Break
Are you passionate about supporting young people to gain valuable, real-world experience? Bishop Burton College is looking for a proactive and organised Work Experience Officer to join our Services to Business team.
In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and managing a network of high-quality work placement opportunities for our students. You will act as a key liaison between the College, employers, and students, ensuring all placements meet statutory requirements and provide a safe, supportive environment for learners to develop essential employability skills.
You will play a vital role in supporting learners before, during and after their placements. This includes preparing documentation, conducting employer visits, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating closely with academic departments to ensure every student is placed in a setting that suits their needs and ambitions.
We are seeking someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills, strong interpersonal communication, and a high level of attention to detail. A background in coordinating placements or working with a diverse range of employers would be an advantage. Applicants must hold GCSEs in English and Maths (grade C/4 or above), a full UK driving licence.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-focused role and wants to make a difference to the futures of our students.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date:Tuesday 29th July 2025
Interview date:Thursday 7th August 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
